***TEAM PERSEVERANCE - AUGUST CHALLENGE*** (Closed group)

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  • Hello Team,
    I am dreading weighing in today but after I go to the dentist and do my 30 day shred work out I will. I am nervous that I won't see the numbers that I want to but I have to think again that this is only the beginning and I have been doing great. It just takes time.

    How are all of you doing? TGIF!
  • PandaFit450
    PandaFit450 Posts: 619 Member
    Hello Team,
    I am dreading weighing in today but after I go to the dentist and do my 30 day shred work out I will. I am nervous that I won't see the numbers that I want to but I have to think again that this is only the beginning and I have been doing great. It just takes time.

    I have my fingers crossed for you. Any loss is a great result!! :happy:
  • emilyahsmommy, I hope the weigh in goes well but no matter what we will really hit it hard in August so you will see results!!!!!!
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    I just wanted to let people know I had an ultrasound today and found out my baby doesn't have a definite heartbeat. :( So waiting to see what happens next, but I may not be around as much for a few days.
  • PandaFit450
    PandaFit450 Posts: 619 Member
    Amanda - you are in my thoughts. I will keep everything crossed for you :flowerforyou:
  • trimom63
    trimom63 Posts: 351 Member
    I ditto what Jules said.....we will be thinking about you and sending warm wishes. Hugs!!! When you're ready, we're here!
  • tanya7712
    tanya7712 Posts: 441 Member
    Amanda, I will be thinking of you. Hope all goes well. Don't think about it too much. I am sure everything will be fine. This happened to my cousin and his wife and they now have a beutiful and healthy baby girl.
  • Praying for you and your little miracle, Amanda!!!!!!!!!!!! We will always be here and PLEASE message me if there is anything we can do for you.

    For the rest of the team. Before we start on Monday I would like to have a few things from each of you. Need your start weight, how much weight have you lost via MFP to date, and what is your goal weight. THANK YOU!!!!
  • gods_gal
    gods_gal Posts: 301
    Lori, you're an awesome cheerleader. So glad you're out captain!!
  • gods_gal
    gods_gal Posts: 301
    **our captain!**
  • boosmama98
    boosmama98 Posts: 38 Member
    Sending BIG prayers for you Amanda!!
  • Ty Bonnie!!!
  • boosmama98
    boosmama98 Posts: 38 Member
    Me too!! Where else would we get old SNL videos with legwarmers and leotards?? :)
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    Here is the official member list of Team Perseverance!!!

    I just received the challenges for the first week of August from Gary. Reading over everything and will post soon!!!!

    GET EXCITED!!!!
  • AUGUST CHALLENGE WEEK 1
    This is the week one team challenge. This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine.
    This is a challenge and is not a replacement! If you need a beginner workout please contact your team
    captain for ideas.

    Week One Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team
    members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus
    Points.
    Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 100 Jumping Jacks*(see below)
    Day 2 Exercise Challenge – Walk, Run or Jog 1 Mile (extra)
    Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches*
    Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 40 UP and Downs *
    Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 25 Pushups *
    Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 25 Squat Lunges*
    Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!

    If you are uncertain on how to do an exercise get with your captains as they will have a weblink to each
    exercise.

    Week One Weekly Team Challenge

    Each team member in order to get the weekly team bonus points must all log every day and not go over
    their target calories and log at least 64 oz. of water each day. If each team member does this all 6 days
    your team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points.

    *Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best
    as you are much stronger than you believe.

    Please note each week the exercises will increase in difficulty. This will push each team member.
    Modifications will be provided for those who unable to complete the exercise as intended
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    What are up and downs?
  • sherrisloan
    sherrisloan Posts: 184 Member
    Just put them in your search bar and youtube will pop up and show you.
  • trimom63
    trimom63 Posts: 351 Member
    I'm guessing they're also referred to as "burpees" too....
  • Trans4mations
    Trans4mations Posts: 90 Member
    Amanda, you are in my prayers!!!!!
  • Trans4mations
    Trans4mations Posts: 90 Member
    What are up and downs?

    I have the same question... but I think its this...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPU2EpW5nT0&feature=related
  • Thx for posting the youtube link Reesa!!! I was not sure either and will try to get a confirmation on that.

    Also I will need everyone's weight on August 1st at the start of this. I will address it again as we get closer to starting.

    Hope everyone is having a blessed Friday evening! I have been getting an error message for most of the evening when I try to click on anything on the site and it's been frustrating to say the least.

    Lori
  • PandaFit450
    PandaFit450 Posts: 619 Member
    YAY!!

    I love Week One - it's just like Boot Camp!!!!

    Can I start today!????
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    I'm really going to have to work my butt off come August 1st. Thats the end of another challenge I'm in, and sometimes I tend to relax right after a challenge (you know because I was kicking my *kitten* during it lol)....but I'm ending one and jumping into another, this is new territory for me! lol But at least this will probably keep me from messing up for a week...and getting set back :grumble:

    Looking forward to week 1 .... wonder how I'll feel after all that exercise! lol
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  • PandaFit450
    PandaFit450 Posts: 619 Member
    Lori -

    Ok - here we go!!

    MFP SW - 210 lbs (May 2011)
    CW -183.6 lbs
    GW - 150 lbs

    There done - committed!!
  • Via Gary this am...........

    I knew that one would need clarification.

    UPS and DOWNS

    http://www.youtube.com/user/sixpackshortcuts?v=bkD9LwDBWW0&feature=pyv&ad=7237549087&kw=exercise

    The very first part of this exercise is the up and downs. They may be modified by simply starting on all 4's and then standing up quickly and returning to this position to all 4's. This is a cardio exercise! Don't be freaked out but all he is doing just do the first part and modify if needed.

    REMEMBER ITS THE VERY FIRST THING HE DOES ON THE FLOOR that's it! Unless you are a real rockstar then finish it out if you can. It's a crazy exercise. Be ready for great exercises you can do at home without anything!
  • Thank you for the stats Jules!!!!

    Here is another message via Gary:

    Encourage all of your folks to take a current full body pic before Monday. Have them send it to you. At the end of the challenge we will have them take another pic and send that to you. I'll compile all of the pics and we can do a before and after photo slide show. I'm going to do a prize for the winner of the biggest transformation. I'll narrow it down to the top 10 and let everyone vote! It'll be a blast!
  • PandaFit450
    PandaFit450 Posts: 619 Member
    Haha Lori - this is really a challenge!!

    I now have to have a photo too!!

    lol
  • ***Good Morning TEAM PERSEVERANCE*** ~ Lori is awake and entering start weights into her spreadsheet this am. If you haven't given me yours yet you can either message me or post it here in our team forum. Have a blessed Saturday and I will be off and on today!
  • PandaFit450
    PandaFit450 Posts: 619 Member
    Wow!!! Impressive Burpees :wink:

    Team Perseverance - whilst today I let an elderly man on a mobility scooter beat me (I was laughing so much!) I really WILL be serious in our challenge - I PROMISE!!

    (although if I have to go up against another mobility scooter ...............!! ) :laugh:

    LOL
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